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LOL - you are so right in that comment

er...um not exactly sure what you mean. BTW, the tail light I bought was stock standard just to keep the crap and moisture out to replace the cracked one. At 25bucks + P&P I did not feel I was being ripped of.When you mean debadged, do you mean no badge at all? If so, that is interesting and has appeal, I had not considered that. I am undecided to go to smoked black or all clear (all round the vehicle). I read that smoked gets vandalised (yet it looks good - probably why), yet clears look good also but not able to find complete set for E34 yet (though only just started looking). To a large degree, I will rely on what you experienced owners would consider 'classy yet cool'. I don't say this cause I am easily led - at the end of the day I will decide, yet I have little experience in this so ask for just this kind of input as guidence. I have a car. I like the car. It looks crap at the moment but I gut feel it has huge potential. FILL ME FULL OF IDEAS! I don't want an overly aggressive look, but dont want a nana car look either - and still trying to keep it a bit traditional - if you know what I mean. Watchers of this post - Be creative! I don't have an unlimited budget, but I do earn a reasonable coin and can budget inprovements over time. I will listen to any ideas - period! - Feed me full of things you might like to do with your cars but cant for some (perhaps wife LOL) reason.

I have just spent a lot of time reading various manuals/ snippets and things. Don't quote me but I think that is correct as I have come across it a few times myself - though not exactly sure what it actually does mechanically

One word - NICEgood pics too, love ths shine

Not sure, they are not in good condition when you look up close so I suspect not. I have been told that 17" are cheaper than 16" anyway and that it would be worth while (when these tyres wear out [they are quite new]) it would be better to replace with 17's and rims.I am not edumicated in this field. You can talk to me about computers, CAD, PLC's, Engineering design, Electrical stuff etc... I know that sh*t back of my hand - cars??? I come here to learn and be told! LOL.

thanks braeden, let me know when you having a fun run or meet of some kind, I love to drive this thing and stuff the fuel costs!

just bought rear centre tail light on trade-me and inquired about the 535i badge also. Yes, appreciate you noticed that, I feel embarrased because I know it is not M5 but not have anything to replace it with yet. I also have damaged air dam (see photos). Same trader has black air dam. How do you guys think that would look with the smoked black lights in contrast to the white?

Brent, you got exactly what I had pictured in my mind. Yes very interested. Email me, I will come see you in July if that is OK.

So, other things... (yes probably already posted but there is a lot of info in this forum to wade through)... Best grade petrol (98octane?) best oil for coastal North Island? any part equivalents to keep away from? (i.e. are no good) where do we get Swissvax? (loved the photos I saw)

I am David, I live in Gisborne, have driven (not owned) a lot of nice cars but must say I am really impressed with the E34 535i M-Sport that I bought. It was run down and needed quite a few repairs. The major of these repairs has been done and the machine is very drivable. I am not sure if it is going to be worth a lot more 'enhancements' or not so I come here to make friends, be a friend and seek advice. The car needs a good cut and polish, valet and some trim and interior repairs/replacement but these can come later. Right now I just enjoy the driving it even if the fuel costs are high! Love to hear from any NZ Hawkes Bay/ BOP members willing to meet up with me as I need advice on what to do next, what looks good, what parts fit what models, is it even worth it etc. I know little of BMW except that I have always wanted one (does that qualify me?), that they are well engineered and drive really nice (found that out from hands on experience with a clients M5 from a few years back). If it is worth it, over time I should want to make this car 'tidy and 21st Centuary trendy'. Not going for the 'boy racer look' just wanting to make it different but still kinda traditional. In my head I am thinking of replacing the seats (they aparently were orginally leather but got replaced with cloth - I would like the leather back again), would like to fix front air dam, perhaps clears or smoked black lights all round (Alpine White II color car), change mags and tyres etc along with good overhaul of interior. Kinda like a pet project if you know what I mean. Any comments or help appreciated. Not sure how to work the pics thing yet so go here http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm264/02befree/ for original pics after I bought the car.

Mine is '89. Three independant checks have found no rust to date underneath and none I can see or find on the accessable body. That's always a good sign since the car has been in a beach side area for a few years now.